Cooking For Two
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First Place Coconut Macaroons
These coconut macaroon cookies earned me a first-place ribbon at the county fair. They remain my husband's favorites—whenever I make them to give away, he always asks me for some, too! I especially like that this macaroon recipe makes a small enough batch for the two of us to nibble on. —Penny Ann Habeck, Shawano, Wisconsin
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Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes
I received this recipe for bacon-wrapped potatoes years ago from a friend. It's a delicious... -
Slow-Cooked Sunday Chicken
Here’s a hearty dish for two that satisfies the biggest appetites. It’s loaded... -
Baked Barbecue Ribs
These flavorful, tender, baked BBQ ribs are coated in a zippy sauce. —Helen Tucker,... -
Mushroom Pork Ragout
Savory, slow-cooked pork is luscious draped in a delightful tomato gravy and served over noodles.... -
Key Lime Pie
Our Test Kitchen created this refreshing mini pie with a homemade crumb crust and a... -
47 Dinnertime Recipes for Empty Nesters
There's a lot to get used to when your last child leaves home. For starters,... -
Lazy Lasagna for 2
Lasagna may seem like more work than it's worth to some people. But one day... -
Beef Steaks With Blue Cheese
My guests often ask for this winning recipe and are surprised at how simple it is to prepare.
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Rustic Caramel Apple Tart
Like an apple pie without the pan, this scrumptious tart has a crispy crust that... -
Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
For a delicious appetizer for two, try these spicy bacon jalapeno poppers. The bacon adds... -
Bacon ‘n’ Egg Gravy
My husband, Ron, created this wonderful bacon and egg gravy. It's home-style and old-fashioned. Sometimes... -
Southern Fried Okra
Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, these okra nuggets are crunchy and... -
Cream-Filled Chocolate Cake Roll
This sumptuous dessert from Evalyn Pokorny of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin is absolutely divine. Its creamy filling,... -
Mexican Shrimp Bisque
I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisine, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best... -
Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash
With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sweet. This is... -
Macaroon-Topped Rhubarb Cobbler
Crumbled macaroons are a surprising addition to this cobbler’s topping. We love that you...
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Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup
Tender pancakes are filled with minced apple and raisin, and drizzled with apple cider syrup.... -
Contest-Winning Reuben Casserole
I came across this recipe 25 years ago, and now it's one of my favorites. Sauerkraut,... -
Roasted Carrots & Fennel
This addictive vegetable combo is a fresh take on one of my mother's standard wintertime... -
Apple Crisp Cheesecake
—Kelly Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia
